Balochistan Natural Resources
Balochistan is one of the richest States in South Asia in terms of resources but its inhabitants live in abject poverty. Natural resources of Balochistan have been mercilessly used by the state but no investment was made in socio-economic development.
Balochistan has the lowest literacy rate and highest infant mortality rate all over Pakistan. The province has gold worth trillions and natural gas but its people are deprived of employment, quality education, clean drinking water.
Over US $ 1 trillion worth of natural resources have been discovered in Balochistan including, gold, copper, black Pearl, oil, valuable stones, coal, chromite, and natural gas- Balochistan does not need any foreign aid for its development because Balochistan itself is full of natural resources.
The fact is that these resources are not being utilized in Balochistan rather they are mostly used in other provinces of the country. Thus the federal and provincial governments should realize their responsibilities and use the natural resources of Balochistan for the social well-being of the Baloch people. This can improve the quality of living in Balochistan.